MANILA: The Philippines has banned companies from compelling women to wear high heels to work under a government order hailed by a labor group on Monday as a victory against sexism and pain.

An office worker changes her footwear from high heels to flats outside her office in Makati on September 25, 2017. The Philippines has banned companies from compelling women to wear high heels to work under a government order hailed by labor groups as a victory against sexism and torture. AFP PHOTO

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